Group Members: Prof. Chandrabhan Sharma Mr. Hopeton Heron Prof. Michael Kraetzschmar Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa Ms. Jonelle Peart
Understand the use and application of the different sources of energy Be able to Apply energy engineering techniques to country & environment Be able to understand the Social & Environmental impacts Be proficient in the application of Financial analysis techniques Understand and apply carbon accounting tools & methodologies Be proficient in Energy auditing Have a firm grasp of Energy efficiency and its cost implications Understand and apply the science of Asset (or Plant) management Be aware of the Laws ( environment & country) as applied to Energy Be capable to apply Energy optimization ( mathematical models)
Applicants shall possess a BSc. in Engineering or Natural Sciences from a recognised university.
A total of nine taught courses, 4 credits each. (24 credits core courses and 12 credits electives) Capstone project, 9 credits. Total credits: 45 Duration: 2 years (full time)
Power Generation – Rankine & Brayton cycles and their application (4 credits). Basics of Energy Engineering and Auditing- energy analysis and auditing, buildings & air-condition (or HVAC) design (4 credits). Energy Efficient Design – related to buildings, the Leed Standard (4 credits). Developing & Evaluating Proposals for Energy Systems – conventional & renewable (4 credits). Economics & Finance as applied to Engineering (4 credits). Research Methodologies (4 credits).
Advanced and Renewable Energy Engineering – technologies in energy engineering & production (4 credits). Management of Engineering Projects – advanced economics & project management techniques for large construction projects (4 credits). Laws, International Conventions & Standards as applied to Engineering (4 credits). Capstone project (9 credits)